The History of Chainsaw Art  

The history of chainsaw art is rather young when you compare it to other “Fork Art” forms.

When I was younger, I loved to visit my aunt and uncle in Vermont. I always loved going with them to the fall festivals. My fondest memory was watching a man use a chainsaw to carve a bass leaping out of the water, from a tree stump. I must have stood there for over an hour as he maneuvered the chainsaw in ways I’d never seen my uncle use his. The history of chainsaw art is rather young when you compare it to other “Fork Art” forms. In the 1950s, artists Ray Murphy and Ken Kaiser were probably the first to gain fame from this art form. By the 1960s and 70s newer artist began experimenting and refining the art form. These artists included Brenda Hubbard, Judy McVay, Don Colp, Susan Miller to name a few. By the 1980s, chainsaw carving had finally become a recognized form of art.

Today there is the United Chainsaw Carvers Guild, which has members worldwide. They strive to promote the art of chainsaw carving and support publications that promote the enjoyment and skills of chainsaw carvers for the mutual benefit of everyone. To find out more please visit their website at: http://www.uccg.org/

Once there you can view a list of their members' websites. Chainsaw carving is truly an art form that released beautiful creations that have been locked inside the wood.
 

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